What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 88635-8: Microscopic observation Gram stain Nom (Vomitus)

Name: LOINC Code 88635-8: Microscopic observation Gram stain Nom (Vomitus)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:16.698Z

88635-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Microscopic observation Gram stain Nom (Vomitus) in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Observation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Vomitus.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Observation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Vomitus.

When is it used?

Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
Status: ACTIVE
Order vs observation: Both
Method: Gram stain

What it does not mean

The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

Microscopic observation [Identifier] in Vomitus by Gram stain

Observation

Gram stain of a vomit sample can be useful in certain circumstances, such as identification of Clostridium botulinum, which appear as slender bacilli with oval spores in the subterminal region. [Vasanthakumari R. Textbook of Microbiology. DelhiB. I. Publications Pvt. Ltd; c2007. Chapter 28, Clostridium; p. 220.

Gram Stn; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Regurgitation; St; Stains; Stn; Vom; Vomitus

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

Common synonyms

Microscopic observation Gram stain Nom (Vomitus)Microscopic observation [Identifier] in Vomitus by Gram stainGram Stn VomObservationMICROMicroscopic observation, VomitPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code88635-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameMicroscopic observation Gram stain Nom (Vomitus)

DescriptionObservation

Short nameGram Stn Vom

ComponentObservation

PropertyPrid

TimingPt

System (specimen)Vomitus

ScaleNom

MethodGram stain

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.64

Last changed2.78

Consumer names

Microscopic observation, Vomit

Part names

ObservationPridPtVomitusNomGram stainPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)

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